BH-10E695: Roman coin: nummus of the House of Constantine

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-10E695

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of the House of Constantine, dating to the period AD 334-335 (Reece period 17). 'Victory on prow of boat' reverse. Mint of Aquileia. RIC VII, p. 407, no. 123.

Dimensions: 17.4mm diameter, 1.4mm thick. Weight: 2.42g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 334
Date to: Exactly AD 335

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 2.42 g
Diameter: 17.4 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd September 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 12/159 - 47

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Constantine
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Aquileia
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted bust of Constantinopolis left, sceptre over left shoulder.
Obverse inscription: CONSTAN-[TINOP]OLIS
Reverse description: Victory standing left on prow of boat, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Reverse inscription: No legend.
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: Victory left on prow [CONSTANTINOPOLIS]
Reverse mint mark: - //AQS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Basingstoke and Deane (District)
To be known as: Whitchurch

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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